Kent is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in our Calgary, Alberta office. The successful candidate will coordinate the production of civil engineering deliverables, lead design teams, and report on project progress in accordance with project plans. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will support design consistency, identify technical issues that could affect schedules or budgets, and deliver practical engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle. You will also support the Civil/Structural Group Manager in developing discipline engineers and maintaining technical excellence.
Deliver civil engineering work across concept development, front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed engineering, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) projects.

- Execute greenfield and brownfield projects, understanding scope boundaries, battery limits, and interfaces with existing facilities.
- Assess the adequacy of underground and aboveground infrastructure for oil and gas facilities.
- Coordinate civil engineering deliverables and provide progress reporting in accordance with project plans.
- Lead small teams and manage civil design activities on small to medium-sized projects, maintaining focus on scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
- Estimate engineering hours, develop schedules, forecast resource requirements, and assess the progress and quality of civil/structural work.
- Support project management in identifying technical issues that could affect project progress or budgets.
- Act as a primary civil technical contact for clients on assigned projects.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and colleagues across offices to maintain design consistency and resolve technical interfaces.
- Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, architects, developers, and external consultants to assess design impacts and resolve site technical queries.
- Provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, and CAD personnel.
- Support the Civil/Structural Group Manager in developing engineers and maintaining technical excellence.
- Prepare and review civil designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports, including:

o Site grading and surface drainage, including hydrological analysis and gravity-flow hydraulic calculations.

o Pipeline corridors and road crossings.

o Small to medium-sized retaining walls using precast concrete interlocking blocks.

- Develop and check Excel-based engineering calculation sheets in accordance with applicable Canadian or international codes and standards, including CSA, ASCE, ASTM, and API requirements.
- Review drafting and design work using tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and SmartPlant Review.
- Technically review designs for completeness and compliance with project requirements, applicable standards, and company procedures.




- Review vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural requirements and interfaces.
- Review fabrication drawings and construction submittals for conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Perform site visits and field surveys to gather information, verify tie-ins, and provide construction support.
- Maintain and communicate updates to technical standards, and follow company best practices, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Strong knowledge of civil engineering design for industrial facilities, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, roads, pipeline corridors, and retaining walls.
- Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering projects in both office and site environments.
- Knowledge of construction practices and the ability to assess and resolve site technical queries.
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety requirements, building regulations, government regulations, and relevant contract requirements.
- Working knowledge of applicable Canadian and international codes and standards, including CSA, ASCE, ASTM, and API.
- Proficiency in relevant civil engineering analysis, design, and review software, such as HEC-HMS, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks Simulate or Manage, and SmartPlant Review.
- Familiarity with structural analysis and foundation design tools, such as S-Frame, STAAD.Pro, Mat3D, Foundation 3D, Mathcad, or equivalent software, as relevant to assigned work.
- Ability to develop and verify Excel-based engineering calculations.
- Experience designing, developing, checking, and resolving engineering problems, including analysing, integrating, and interpreting results.
- Ability to collate, verify, and manage technical information and prepare clear instructions.
- Experience planning, coordinating, reviewing, and directing the work of engineers within the discipline.
- Capability in estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and controlling engineering work.
- Knowledge of basic structural design, including miscellaneous pipe supports, platforms, and small equipment foundations, is an asset.
- Ability to prepare basic structural engineering drawings is an asset.

Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication.





- Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to colleagues, line managers, project leads, and clients.
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical information and engage the audience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships across disciplines, offices, and project teams.
- Ability to communicate design changes, technical risks, progress, and recommended solutions promptly and clearly.

Apply sound engineering judgment and recognized best practices.

- Take ownership of the quality and delivery of your own work and the work of assigned team members.
- Build and maintain effective relationships beyond your immediate team.
- Champion change and seek opportunities to improve engineering practices and project delivery.
- Actively pursue learning and professional development opportunities.
- Demonstrate analytical thinking, practical problem-solving, and a commitment to technical excellence.
- The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; Relocation required: Travel required: Travel and site visits may be required.

Contract type: Full time

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📌 Senior Civil Construction Engineer (Calgary)
🏢 Kent
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